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This is a full nutritional comparison between fake and real meat. How do chicken, pork, and steak impact the risk of heart disease compared to plant-based meat alternatives?

Dr. Matthew Nagra is lead author of a study analyzing the health risks and benefits of plant-based meat alternatives. He utilized data from 1970-2023 to determine the long-term risks of consuming meat compared to nonmeat options. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with the full analysis and results.

The complete nutritional profile of both options are discussed in this episode:

- Saturated fat

- Protein

- Sodium

- Cholesterol

- Fiber

- Carbohydrates

- Calories

- Monounsaturated fat

- Polyunsaturated fat

We also analyze the effects of replacing meat with meat alternatives:

- Total cholesterol

- LDL cholesterol

- Blood pressure

- Weight

- Waist circumference

- Apolipoprotein B-100

Additionally, Dr. Nagra compares the fat and protein sources in meat alternatives:

- Soy protein

- Pea protein

- Mycoprotein

- Vital wheat gluten

- Vegetable oils

- Olive oil

- Coconut oil

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Meat vs. Fake Meat Study

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International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt

Date: August 15-17

Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more!

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